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Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue

Choosing between the Honda CR-V and the Nissan Rogue is really a question of total cost, not sticker price. Below we compare both over five years — depreciation, fuel, insurance and maintenance — then let you run your own mileage.

Key assumptions for this page

Honda CR-V — 5-year cost$39,347
Nissan Rogue — 5-year cost$40,423
Difference over 5 years$1,076
Cheaper to ownHonda CR-V

Sources: Kelley Blue Book — figures are estimates last reviewed 2026; verify before purchase.

Honda CR-V vs Nissan Rogue: run the numbers

Cheaper to own over 5 years

Honda CR-V

by $1,076Honda CR-V: $39,347 · Nissan Rogue: $40,423

Lower 5-year total cost

🏆 Honda CR-V

Lower fuel cost

🏆 Honda CR-V

Lower depreciation

🏆 Honda CR-V

Lower insurance estimate

🏆 Honda CR-V

Lower cost per mile

🏆 Honda CR-V

Baseline 5-year cost breakdown

MSRP + EPA efficiency · USD
CostHonda CR-VNissan Rogue
Depreciation$17,512$18,123
Fuel$6,800$6,800
Insurance$10,185$10,500
Maintenance$4,850$5,000
5-year total$39,347$40,423
Cost per mile$0.66$0.67

Customize your scenario

The baseline uses each car's MSRP, EPA-rated efficiency and segment-typical depreciation. Change the assumptions below to match how you actually drive — your result may differ from the baseline.

5-year cost by annual mileage

Miles / yearHonda CR-VNissan RogueCheaper
8,000 mi$37,080$38,156CR-V
12,000 mi· now$39,347$40,423CR-V
15,000 mi$41,047$42,123CR-V
20,000 mi$43,880$44,956CR-V
30,000 mi$49,547$50,623CR-V

Estimates only, not quotes. Depreciation, insurance and maintenance use segment-typical assumptions; insurance is modeled from each model's risk factor against a national average, not a quote. Verify with dealers and insurers before deciding.

Good to know

Specific, useful answers for this page.

Is the Honda CR-V or the Nissan Rogue cheaper to own?

Over five years, total ownership cost comes down to depreciation, fuel, insurance and maintenance. The breakdown above totals both side by side so you can see the real gap, not just the sticker difference.

What's the biggest cost difference between them?

Usually depreciation and insurance dominate. The Rogue depreciates faster, while insurance tracks each car's risk factor (CR-V: 0.97×, Rogue: 1.00×).

Does the price gap between the CR-V and Rogue matter long term?

The two start within about $1k of each other, so the sticker is close to a wash and running costs decide it. With similar drivetrains, fuel and maintenance land close, leaving depreciation and insurance as the deciders.